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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.37, 1,389.62 and 763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.37, 1,389.62 and 763.56 is: 1,145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.37 : 1,389.62 = 763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.37/1,389.62 = 763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.37x = 1,389.62 × 763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.37x = 1,061,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,060.16/926.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.40

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